Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
motto 求 進 ， 求新 ， 創 未來。 (Chinese) - "Strive for progress, innovation. Shaping the future."
founding 1991
place Hong Kong
country People's Republic of China
Students 15,555 (of which postgraduates: 5,560) (Sep 2018)
Annual budget HKD 2,950 billion (approx. EUR 295 million) (2011)
Networks IAU
Website www.ust.hk

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , in short: HKUST , ( Chinese  香港 科技 大學  /  香港 科技 大学 , Pinyin Xiānggǎng Kējì Dàxué , Jyutping Hoeng 1 gong 2 Fo 1 gei 6 Daai 6 hok 6 , in short: 香港 科 大 Pinyin Xiānggǎng Kēdà, Jyutping Hoeng1gong2 Fo1daai6) is a university in Hong Kong and one of the most renowned universities in Asia. It is located on the coast of Clear Water Bay in eastern Hong Kong in the Sai Kung district .

history

HKUST campus view from above

It was founded in 1991 and HKUST is one of the younger universities in Hong Kong. Two people were significantly involved in the idea of ​​founding HKUST: on the one hand the Hong Kong politician Chung Sze-yuen ( 鍾 士 士 ) and on the other hand the then governor Edward Youde . Both realized that Hong Kong needed a higher education institution in the fields of science and engineering. The original plans in 1986 envisaged an opening in 1996. However, the schedule was accelerated and the opening took place in 1991.

In 2011 just under 10,000 students were enrolled at the university. The The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 place the HKUST ranked 28th worldwide .; The Asian University Rankings 2012 see HKUST as the best university in Asia.

Main entrance to HKUST

campus

HKUST is a campus university that is limited to a single location. About 4,500 students live in student residences on campus. Undergraduate students usually share a room with one or more other students. Exchange students and international students are given preference when allocating accommodation on campus. Students who live privately or in one of the student dormitories off campus almost exclusively use local public transport to commute to the university.

Computer workstations in the library

In addition to the academic building, which houses the lecture halls, classrooms, offices, laboratories, computer rooms and the multi-storey library, the campus has many facilities that make life easier on campus: a large and a small soccer field, a running track, tennis courts, a basketball court, a swimming pool, a beach, picnic areas, a fitness center, a climbing hall, a supermarket, a bank, a post office, a doctor, a hairdresser and a pub. The sports facilities can be used free of charge by students and employees.

Faculties

There are faculties:

  • School of Business and Management
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Science
  • School of Humanities and Social Science

Academic life

The year at HKUST is divided into four parts - according to the seasons: autumn, winter, spring and summer. Due to the change in the education system in Hong Kong, the standard period of study at HKUST for undergraduate courses is four years from 2012.

tuition fee

International students pay HKD 120,000 (approximately EUR 12,000) for the academic year. Local students pay significantly less at HKD 42,100 (around EUR 4,200).

Web links

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology: History ( English ) Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Accessed December 31, 2011th
  2. ↑ a b c Facts & Figures. Retrieved December 10, 2018 .
  3. ↑ HKUST Facts & Figures 2011 ( English ) Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved on December 31, 2011.
  4. ^ List of IAU Members. In: iau-aiu.net. International Association of Universities, accessed July 25, 2019 .
  5. ^ The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. July 16, 2015, accessed August 21, 2016 .
  6. ^ QS Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ranking Worldwide ( English ) Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  7. ^ QS Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ranking Asia ( English ) Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  8. ↑ The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology: Schools and Departments ( English ) Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Accessed December 31, 2011th
  9. ↑ HKUST 4-Year Undergraduate Program ( English ) Archived from the original on January 5, 2012. Accessed December 31, 2011th
  10. ↑ HKUST Undergraduate Admissions: Tuition and fees (International Applicants) ( English ) Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  11. ↑ HKUST Undergraduate Admissions: Further information ( English ) Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Accessed December 31, 2011th

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